--- title: Recreation Aide at Duke University in Durham, NC description: Duke University is hiring for the Recreation Aide role in Durham, NC. Pays $20–$24.1 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/recreation-aide-at-duke-university-01a0e01e-2aff-7497-816d-65b6789440cb date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Duke University as Recreation Aide in Durham, NC. Pays $20–$24.1 per hour. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/zjykj2.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Duke University | | **Location** | Durham, NC | | **Salary** | $20/hr - $24.1/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 01, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Duke University sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 263 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Duke University. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $23,000 – $33,000 a year (median $28,000). ## Description **Be You.** ### Occupational Summary Provide recreational assistance to members of the Duke University community to include safeguarding swimming area to prevent accidents, instructing members in various recreational activities such as swimming and tennis, and maintaining proper condition of recreational equipment. **Be Bold.** ### Work Performed Maintain order and guard actvities of swimmers to prevent accidents; rescue swimmers in danger and administer first aid as required. Inspect facilities for unsafe areas and cleanliness, notify maintenance department for necessary repairs. Provide instruction to members in various recreational activities including swimming and tennis. Maintain recreational equipment in usable condition. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. ### Knowledge, Skills and Abilities N/A ### Level Characteristics N/A **Choose Duke.** ### Minimum Qualifications ### Education Work requires the ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education. ### Experience None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ### Degrees, Licensures, Certifications None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE **Anticipated Pay Range:** Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $24.10. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ **Equal Opportunity Employer:** Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. **Essential Physical Job Functions:** Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267). ## Skills - Recreation Therapy - First Aid - Swimming Styles ## Benefits - Dental Insurance ## Related - [Sports & Fitness jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Fitness & Recreation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness/fitness-and-recreation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Recreation Attendant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness/fitness-and-recreation/recreation-attendant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [North Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 90418 jobs - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70472 jobs - [Durham, NC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina/durham?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4986 jobs ## Related pages - [North Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 90418 jobs - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70472 jobs - [Durham, NC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina/durham?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4986 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)